Emma Raducanu Wins French Open Opener, Faces Champion Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu overcame a medical time-out and battled through illness to secure a hard-fought 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 victory over China's Wang Xinyu in her first match at the 2025 French Open. Despite concerns about a lingering back injury and low energy levels, Raducanu showed resilience, regaining momentum after a slow start and a doctor’s intervention during the first set. The match, lasting nearly three hours, was marked by intense rallies and crucial breaks, with Raducanu eventually sealing the win with a Wang double fault. This victory sets up a highly anticipated second-round clash against the defending champion and three-time winner, Iga Swiatek. Raducanu, ranked 41st globally, is making only her second appearance at Roland Garros, continuing her efforts to rebuild confidence after injury setbacks. The French Open continues with anticipation for this marquee matchup alongside other notable players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.